As one of the founders of the European branch ( Right to Die Europe -RtD Europe) of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies ( WFRtDS ). I am happy to see how this took part in this meeting. The definitive founding took place in London We started in Bergen aan Zee on May […]

It turned out that in most countries the citizens are far ahead in their thinking about the end of life compared to the politicians, church hierarchy and medical associations. Each of these groups have their own interpretation of the matter. But it comes to the same fact that the wish of the people are not […]

Bergen aan Zee, 11-04-1993. Dear Friends, Roughly all European Member Societies agreed with the dis­cussion on and the founding of a European Society of Right to Die Societies (EF) as a branch of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies (WF). To those who are able to join the meeting in Bergen aan Zee […]

RTDE exists to 1. Strengthen the European movement for end of life options, including freedom of choice in dying 2. Encourage formation of RTD Societies in states that do not have them 3. Share knowledge & experience between Member Societies, through meetings & its website, where Members may exchange news, comments, & reports 4. Represent […]

Providing care and assistance for the terminally ill and the dying while respecting their wishes and their rights. AS/Soc (1998) 19 7 September 1998 Social, Health and Family Affaires Committee Rapporteur: Mrs Edeltraud Gatterer, Austria, EPP/CD. Comments: Introduction. We agree that a human being is in her/his rights according to international documents on human rights. […]

Many of you have asked me informations about the activities’ commission and the list of activities presented in Strasbourg last year. The bad news first : even in trying hard, that commission could not be formed due to a lack of disponibility of members. But also because everybody is waiting now for the concrete WF- […]

CONSTITUTION Article 1.0 NAME AND ADDRESS 1.1 The name of the organisation is Right to Die Europe (abbreviated as RtD-Europe). It is a division of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies. Its office shall be at such place as shall be decided from time to time by the Board of Directors. Article 2.0 […]

Right to Die Europe, founded in 1993, is the European Division of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies. The World Federation, founded in 1980, comprises many Right to Die Societies from numerous countries. It provides an international link for those working to secure or protect the rights of individuals to autonomy and self-determination […]

As a member of Societies that are members of Right to Die Europe each will promise to abide by the following: • Everything that member societies do will be able to stand the test of scrutiny by the public, the media, statutory regulators, members, stakeholders, funders, Parliaments and the courts. • Integrity and honesty will […]

You all know that we stand for a dignified death when cure is no longer an issue and cure has become care. It is important te accept that palliative care is not a panacea for a dignified death. Palliative care is very important for a patient to realize that her or his life is at […]